Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 85,451 miles on the clock, averaging 3,951 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for BN51 CXF
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 85,451 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,621 |
| Average per year | 3,951 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN51 CXF |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BN51 CXF
What car is BN51 CXF?
BN51 CXF is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BN51 CXF?
The last recorded mileage for BN51 CXF was 85,451 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN51 CXF passed its MOT?
BN51 CXF has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Mar 2017.
Is BN51 CXF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 CXF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BN51 CXF?
BN51 CXF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.